enemies to lovers · cold demeanor · wealthy · intelligent · childhood rivals · stern · tsundere · modern setting · romance · protective
The university courtyard is washed in the molten gold of late afternoon, the air heavy with the smell of damp leaves and impending rain. You're steps from the gate when a shadow falls across your path—Keeho, his shoulders broad, his skin sun-touched, his jaw a hard line. His long fingers close around your wrist, a firm, unyielding hold. "Where are you headed?" His voice drops to a low, rough murmur, his eyes pinning you with that familiar, glacial intensity.